Dr. Armistead received a B.S. in chemistry from Roanoke College and a B.S. in pharmacy from the Medical College of Virginia. After earning his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Virginia, he completed his internship and residency at New Hanover Hospital (now New Hanover Regional Medical Center) and retired from family medicine practice in 2000. Dr. Armistead has been working with Medac since 1994.

SportGait, a local Wilmington company, examines the relationship between the physical and mental performance of athletes to detect concussion using balance, gait, and neuropsychological testing in combination with special sensor technology. SportGait’s Concussion Management System enables the medical community to work hand in hand with players, parents and coaches in a data-driven collaboration to identify, track and monitor at-risk individuals.

Medac is pleased to offer our patients assistance with billing and insurance. We work with many of the most common insurance providers in the Wilmington, NC, area, including:
BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, Medcost, Tricare, United Health Care
Because insurance policy coverage varies from plan to plan, please be sure to carefully read the Patient Financial Agreement on the Patient Information form.
If Medac does not file the type of insurance you have, you will be given a standard insurance form and guidance in filing your insurance claim.
Medac is happy to provide services for patients who do not have health insurance. Self-pay patients are offered a 20% discount on all services, provided payment is made in full at the time of service.
Payment options include: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, Checks (NC only), Travelers’ checks, and Cash.

When should I come to Medac and when should I go to the emergency room?

While Medac provides quality healthcare for many illnesses and injuries, there are certain medical conditions that should always be treated by a hospital emergency department. Please call 911 or go directly to a hospital emergency department if you are experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, or think you may be having a stroke.

Is Medac open on holidays?

Yes, all three Wilmington, NC, locations of Medac Urgent Care are open 365 days a year....More

Please take time to download our patient forms prior to your visit for an expedited experience.

Medac complies with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). You may obtain a copy of Medac's Notice of Privacy Practices (Sept 2013) here.

While Medac Urgent Care is often a convenient, cost-effective alternative to emergency room care, there are certain medical conditions that should always be treated by a hospital emergency department. Please call 911 or go directly to a hospital emergency department if you are experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, or think you may be having a stroke.
Much more than a clinic for emergency stitches, earaches and worrisome fevers, Medac Urgent Care in Wilmington, NC, provides high quality medical care for people who either do not have a primary care physician, or whose primary care physician might not be available when care or treatment is needed. People who have an illness or injury that is not life-threatening, as well as those who simply need a physical exam or vaccination, can rely on Medac 365 days a year, no appointment....More